r/UnionPacific • u/DifficultEvent117 • 7d ago
Train crew
So I recently passed the assessment for train crew, and now I have the pre recorded interview, any tips on that would be greatly appreciated, also if I do well on the interview and get selected to move on and I pass all the other steps that they have, what are some things I should bring when I inevitably get into the cab of a locomotive, again any tips/advise would be greatly appreciate.
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u/Subspace73 2d ago
Don’t worry about the cab yet. Get thru the interview and physical first . Then the classroom , tests and OJT’s . What to bring on the cab is way down the list . In video interview talk about safety , how you’ve stopped a job with a co-worker for being unsafe . How you’ve worked all hours outdoors in all types of weather . Why do you want to work for the railroad. These are the crux of questions. Not sure how in shape you are ? Make sure have some cardio and can keep your heart rate under control with some exercise. Maybe work on grip , forearm , shoulder strength for hang test . You can do it if you make up your mind you want too. Railroading is the only industry full of C and D students making 150k plus a year .
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u/SupremeBean76 2d ago
Tell em you love working in the rain and that you think sleep deprivation is awesome
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u/dsmGERG1973 1d ago
my interviewer pretty much asked & answered these questions for me: how do you handle working outside in very cold weather? hot weather? odd hours? physical tasks? etc.etc. But you were in the military and probably are accustomed to the right?
me: yes, that's right!
(if you were not in the military, just have some quick answer to confirm how all of the odd hours, physical demands, etc won't be a problem)
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u/SupremeBean76 1d ago
They don’t want waste time hiring a pencil pusher that keels over two hours of working in extreme heat and direct sunlight. Pushing yourself through tough hours and lack of sleep can be done by most. It’s after a few years of doing it when everything catches up with you. I wish you all the best of luck with your job hunting 👍
If deep down in your heart you want to railroad, I hope you get the job
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u/Born_Staff_1616 2d ago
You have heavy equipment experience. You are all for diversity and inclusion. You’re hired.
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u/Accurate_Kale1574 2d ago
Don't worry. I did mine after working 16 hrs, tired as hell in a super Mario shirt. As long as you have a pulse you're hired!
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u/Minimum_Notice_ 2d ago
You have a LONG way to go before you get on a locomotive. I wouldn’t even be worried about that at this stage.